 Impact NW presents Luau in the City
On July 15 - 17 in Pioneer Square, Impact NW is hosting the 16th annual Yoshida's Sand in the City presented by Pacific Power. This event is a huge fundraiser for our nonprofit, and specifically benefits our Youth and Family Services - including the Kids on the Block Awareness Program.
WHEN: Saturday, July 16th, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT: Hawaiian Charm and KaPa Hula o Kanaeaupuni COST: $5 suggested donation. LOKE LANAI TICKETS: On sale now, Loke Lanai all-inclusive level tickets can be purchased for $50 online here.
 Apply to serve on the City of Portland's Public Involvement Advisory Council Would you like to work on a team to develop policies that will assist the City of Portland with involving the public in ways that are more inclusive, transparent and accountable? If so, consider applying for the Public Involvement Advisory Council for the City of Portland. Applications are now being accepted through August 10, 2011. The goal of this advisory council is to strengthen and institutionalize the City of Portland's commitment to public involvement and to assist City bureaus in creating consistent expectations and processes for public involvement activities. This advisory council is made up of both community members and city staff.
 City opens 2011 Spirit of Portland Award nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 26th annual Spirit of Portland awards. If you know of an individual or group who has helped make Portland a better place to live, work, study, pray or play, please nominate them for one of the 2011 awards. Nominations are due in the Office of Neighborhood Involvement by 4 p.m. Friday, August 5. The award recipients are chosen by a selection committee composed of representatives from the Mayor's and City Commissioner's offices, the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, the Neighborhood District Coalition offices, Diversity and Civic Leadership Program partners, Business Associations, non-profit community organizations and past award winners. Nominees will be evaluated in each of the following areas: * Participation in outstanding projects * Enrichment of our community and neighborhoods * Providing a special service to the community * Demonstration of responsiveness, creativity and civic values * Raising cross-cultural awareness  Prescription (Rx) drug box at East Precinct A new pilot program to expand the Rx drug turn-in concept is now in place at East Precinct, 737 SE 106th Avenue. Initial hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click HERE for more information.
Sign up for National Night Out 2011! A National Night Out party can be an excellent opportunity to not only help neighbors get to know and like each other but to develop neighborhood safety strategies. Neighbors who participate in activities together will have a better memory of who their neighbors are and a positive association with those who were part of the activity. | 
